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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Prepar-,) Prepairitlie, adv. [e.m.E. preparedly (1606).] Readily. —1612 Fraserburgh Kirk S. 3 b (13 Aug.).
Unles prepairitlie and with grace he did the sam [etc.]